Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$18,329
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
National supply
58
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
$28,423–$29,659
Estimated dealer invoice — about $30,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $15,566 | $30,895 | $28,423–$29,659 |
| SE | $16,672 | $37,295 | $34,311–$35,803 |
| SE w/Tech | $17,688 | $39,095 | $35,967–$37,531 |
| SEL | $18,976 | $41,395 | $38,083–$39,739 |
| SEL R-Line | $19,088 | $43,345 | $39,877–$41,611 |
| SE R-Line w/Tech | $19,629 | $41,045 | $37,761–$39,403 |
| SEL Premium | $20,323 | $48,395 | $44,523–$46,459 |
Trim comparison
S
$15,566
S: fair price $15,566, original MSRP $30,895, estimated dealer cost $28,423 to $29,659.
SE
$16,672
SE: fair price $16,672, original MSRP $37,295, estimated dealer cost $34,311 to $35,803.
SE w/Tech
$17,688
SE w/Tech: fair price $17,688, original MSRP $39,095, estimated dealer cost $35,967 to $37,531.
SEL
$18,976
SEL: fair price $18,976, original MSRP $41,395, estimated dealer cost $38,083 to $39,739.
SEL R-Line
$19,088
SEL R-Line: fair price $19,088, original MSRP $43,345, estimated dealer cost $39,877 to $41,611.
SE R-Line w/Tech
$19,629
SE R-Line w/Tech: fair price $19,629, original MSRP $41,045, estimated dealer cost $37,761 to $39,403.
SEL Premium
$20,323
SEL Premium: fair price $20,323, original MSRP $48,395, estimated dealer cost $44,523 to $46,459.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door for a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas runs about $18,458 in MT to $20,376 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,316 | $110+ | $19,573 |
| TX | $1,134 | $332 | $19,613 |
| FL | $1,089 | $1,074+ | $20,310 |
| NY | $726 | $371 | $19,244 |
| PA | $1,089 | $587 | $19,823 |
| IL | $1,134 | $683 | $19,964 |
| OH | $1,043 | $444 | $19,634 |
| GA | $1,270 | $637 | $20,054 |
| NC | $544 | $793 | $19,484 |
| WA | $1,180 | $215+ | $19,542 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $18,672 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
17
MPG city
24
MPG highway
19
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2019 Volkswagen Atlas configuration (Regular).
11 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
Campaign 19V614000 · 21/08/2019
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
Campaign 18V904000 · 19/12/2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Campaign 19V389000 · 22/05/2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Campaign 18V824000 · 26/11/2018
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Remedy: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
Campaign 19V218000 · 20/03/2019
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Campaign 21V142000 · 05/03/2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Campaign 22V086000 · 16/02/2022
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Campaign 22V152000 · 28/03/2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Campaign 22V815000 · 31/10/2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Campaign 23V215000 · 29/03/2023
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side impact air bag may be missing a weld at the side air bag housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side impact air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FK.
Campaign 23V671000 · 04/10/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $18,329, within a typical market range of $15,524 to $19,995.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $30,895, so a fair used price is roughly $12,566 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $18,458 in MT to $20,376 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $28,423–$29,659 — its $30,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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